Michigan Compiled Laws Act 145 Of 1885 Societies To Promote Interests Of Trade And Labor (454.151 - 454.159)

AN ACT to provide for the incorporation of societies to promote the interests of trade and labor; and to impose certain duties on the department of commerce.

History: 1885, Act 145, Eff. Sept. 19, 1885 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 425, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983

Section 454.151 Society For Promotion Of Trade And Labor; Incorporation; Articles Of Association, Execution; Body Politic.
That any number of persons not less than 5, may associate themselves together and become a body corporate and politic for the improvement of...
Section 454.152 Trade Promotion Societies; Corporate Name, Powers.
Every association formed under the provisions of this act, shall have a corporate name, and may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded,...
Section 454.153 Trade Promotion Societies; Articles, Contents.
The articles of association shall state: First, The names of persons associating in the first instance with their places of residence; Second, The purposes...
Section 454.154 Trade Promotion Societies; By-laws, Contents, Enforcement.
Every association incorporated under this act shall have power to make all needful by-laws for its government and enforce the same by the usual...
Section 454.155 Trade Promotion Societies; Officers; Members; Board Of Trustees.
The officers of the association shall consist of a president, secretary, treasurer, and board of trustees of not less than 3 members of the...
Section 454.156 Trade Promotion Societies; Board Of Trustees, Powers, Quorum.
The board of trustees shall be the executive board of such association, and shall be charged with the general management of its affairs. Said...
Section 454.157 Societies, Unions, And Associations As Body Corporate And Politic; Filing Verified Copies Of Constitution Or Articles Of Association.
All societies, unions, or associations of tradesmen or laborers actually existing and conducting their affaris under a constitution or articles of association, may become...
Section 454.158 Trade Promotion Societies; Existing Societies, Constitution Or Articles In Lieu Of Articles Of Incorporation.
The constitution or articles of association of the society, union, or association referred to in the preceding section of this act when filed as...
Section 454.159 Trade Promotion Societies; New Corporation, Rights, Recovery.
All moneys, properties, or rights in action, equitably belonging to any society, union, or association at the time the same shall become incorporated under...

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